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Where to watch Rudolf the Black Cat (2016) tonight

Rudolf the Black Cat (2016) runs 1 h 29 min, is rated G in the US and averages 6.5 from 50 TMDB members. Rudolf, a black stray cat, is suddenly separated from his beloved master. He unexpectedly wakes up in a long-distance truck that takes him to metropolis Tokyo. There, he meets Ippai-attena, a big boss cat feared by everyone in town. Unable to return home, Rudolf starts a life as a stray with Ippai-attena, but Ippai-attena isn't all that he seems to be.

Runtime
1 h 29 min — ends 9:29 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
G (US)
Genres
Comedy, Animation, Adventure, Family
Released
August 6, 2016
TMDB rating
6.5 / 10 from 50 votes
Director
Kunihiko Yuyama, Motonori Sakakibara
Starring
Ryohei Suzuki, Mao Inoue, Norito Yashima, Nana Mizuki
Language
Japanese
Original title
ルドルフとイッパイアッテナ
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Animation hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

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How long is Rudolf the Black Cat?
Rudolf the Black Cat is 1 h 29 min long (89 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:29 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Rudolf the Black Cat rated?
Rudolf the Black Cat is rated G in the US.
Is Rudolf the Black Cat a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Animation hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Rudolf the Black Cat?
As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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